GV PHU Goulburn Valley Public Health Unit

25/12/2025

🎄 A gentle festive season reminder from GV Guardians

If you’re feeling unwell, it’s okay to pause and rest. Staying home when sick helps protect friends, family and the wider community.

Listening to your body, taking time to recover, and checking in with others can help everyone enjoy a safer festive season 💜💙

24/12/2025

𝙼𝚎𝚛𝚛𝚢 𝙲𝚑𝚛𝚒𝚜𝚝𝚖𝚊𝚜 🎄✨❄️💜

As we close out another eventful year, we’d like to take a moment to send our heartfelt thanks and warm wishes to everyone. From all of us at GV PHU, we hope this festive season brings you joy, peace, and precious time with loved ones.

Whether you're celebrating or simply enjoying a well-earned break, we wish you a safe, happy, and healthy holiday. Let's take care of each other and embrace the joy of the season! ✨💙

24/12/2025

🎄Christmas-eve reminder from the GV Guardians

As we head into Christmas celebrations, GV Guardians are reminding all our community heroes to take a few simple steps to help keep everyone well.

If you’re feeling unwell, consider staying home, testing if needed, and giving yourself time to recover 🤧 Good hand hygiene, fresh air, and checking in on others can also make a difference.

Looking after your health helps protect the people you care about this festive season ❤️

23/12/2025

Merry Christmas Eve - quick update: there's a CHO alert for a measles case in Vic. Check your vax status, folks, and don't bring measles home from your holidays. Get vaccinated with MMR if you're not already! Exposure sites linked below.

A new measles case has been reported in Victoria in in an adult who likely acquired their infection overseas during travel to Bali.

There is an ongoing risk of measles importation in travellers returning from overseas with outbreaks occurring in several countries globally. Cases have also recently been reported in New South Wales, Western Australia, Tasmania, Queensland and South Australia.

ℹ️ Measles is a highly infectious viral illness that can spread from person to person and potentially lead to serious health complications, including pneumonia and brain inflammation (encephalitis).

👉 Exposure: Multiple public exposure sites have been identified.

People who have attended the listed exposure sites, during the specified dates and times contained within the link below should monitor for symptoms of measles.

⚠️ Symptoms: Anyone who develops symptoms of measles should seek medical care. Wear a mask and call ahead to make sure you can be isolated from others.

For the full list of these exposure sites, symptoms to monitor for, and information about vaccinations: https://go.vic.gov.au/4pk2eco

23/12/2025

CHO ALERT 23 December 2025 - Measles Update

A new measles case has been reported in Victoria in a person who recently travelled overseas ✈️

Measles is highly infectious and can cause serious illness. Vaccination is the best way to protect yourself and others. Two doses of the MMR vaccine are required for protection.

Anyone who has visited listed public exposure sites should monitor for symptoms and follow public health advice.

For more information, visit the Better Health Channel or see the full Chief Health Officer alert ℹ️

19/12/2025

🚨 Stay informed. Stay safe.

Thank you to Rumbalara Aboriginal Co-operative for sharing these important updates 🙏

📲 The VicEmergency app provides real-time alerts and trusted information during emergencies across Victoria. Download the app and turn on notifications so you’re prepared when it matters most.

⬇️ Download the app:
Apple (iOS): https://apps.apple.com/au/app/vicemergency/id356559665

Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=au.gov.vic.emergency

🌐 Learn more: https://www.emergency.vic.gov.au

16/12/2025

☀️ 𝗛𝗼𝘁 𝘄𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗱 – 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲!

This week is set to be a hot one, with heat alerts in place across parts of Victoria. Hot weather can affect everyone, so it’s important to look after yourself and others.

𝗔 𝗳𝗲𝘄 𝘀𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗶𝗽𝘀:
💧 Drink plenty of water
❄️ Keep cool where you can
👀 Check on others in your community
🚗 Never leave people or pets in cars

📞 If you need health advice, call Nurse-On-Call 1300 60 60 24
🚨 In an emergency, call 000

𝙋𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙚 𝙨𝙝𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙝𝙚𝙡𝙥 𝙠𝙚𝙚𝙥 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙨𝙖𝙛𝙚.

12/12/2025

⚠️ Public Health Advisory – Blue-Green Algae Detected

High levels of blue-green algae have been detected in the first lake at Mooroopna Recreation Reserve. Council has placed warning signs and is conducting regular water testing. The lake remains open for non-water activities only.

Health Advice:

• Do not enter the water — this includes pets
• If contact occurs, rinse skin immediately with clean, cold water
• Do not use the water for drinking, cooking, washing or showering — boiling will not make it safe
• Use an alternative water supply for pets

Blue-green algae can cause skin irritation, sore eyes/ears, and nausea or vomiting if swallowed.

Stay posted via Greater Shepparton City Council for local updates.
For health information, visit the Better Health Channel.

09/12/2025

As the 16 Days of Activism comes to a close, we’re reminded that prevention is an ongoing commitment.

𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁. 𝗔𝗰𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲. 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘃𝗶𝗼𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲.

Together, we can continue building communities where everyone feels safe, valued, and supported 🧡

02/12/2025

𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘄𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 💜💙

During the 16 Days of Activism, GVPHU is encouraging our community to champion respect, strengthen healthy relationships, and help build a safer environment for everyone.

Together, we can create a culture where people feel valued, heard, and safe 🧡

24/11/2025

𝗧𝗵𝗲 16 𝗗𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗺 Against Gender-Based Violence has begun.

From 25 November to 10 December, we stand together for a future built on respect, equality, and safety for all.

At GVPHU, we remain committed to supporting gender equality, promoting women’s health, and empowering women in our community.

Let’s continue to take action and create a community where everyone is valued, safe, and celebrated 💜🧡💙

19/11/2025

📣 Advance Care Planning (ACP) - Starting a conversation that matters 💜

It's never easy to talk about planning for your future. Help us by completing our survey to help understand how our community feels about planning for care when you can no longer speak for yourself.

➡️ Scan the QR code to access our Advanced Care Planning survey. It only takes a few minutes — your voice helps us learn how our community understands planning for future care.

☑️ Remember - Big conversations, start small 💜💙

https://forms.gle/QmCMwfrg49tbosWP8